Finance Manager jobs in Pierre, SD

Directs the City’s overall financial management operations. Provides guidance to the City on financial matters including setting and establishing rates and fees, managing the City’s financial resources, maintaining responsible and mandated reserve accounts, assists in developing and balancing the annual budget, oversees the City’s payments to contractors, vendors, supplies, etc., conducts short and long-range planning and ensuring City compliance with all statutes relating to financial matters. Assists all departments in the development of their respective budgets and assists in the prioritization process. Provides status reports to the City in order to keep the City Administrator and policy makers informed of the City’s financial status. Serves as liaison with external parties in matters relating to the financial operations of the City.

Finance Officer/Business Manager

Finance

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for managing the city’s financial operations and functions.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Oversees cash management, cash handling, and cash reporting for the city.

• Coordinates and maintains records of weekly Commission meetings.

• Oversees financial accounting software system, accounts payable processes, fixed asset processes, and utility billing processes.

• Coordinates the development of the annual operating budget with assistance from the City Administrator and city department heads.

• Assists external auditors in the collection, review, and testing of financial information and related procedures.

• Develops monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Oversees revenue collection and monitors spending in relation to operating budgets.

• Manages customer service activities.

• Serves as the city Election Officer.

• Manages business licensing processes.

• Attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of governmental auditing standards and reporting requirements.

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and reporting standards.

• Knowledge of revenue collection procedures.

• Knowledge municipal budget development and management principles.

• Knowledge of operating revenue and expenditure budgets for city departments.

• Knowledge of business licensing processes and procedures.

• Knowledge of public administration principles and practices.

• Knowledge of management principles and practices.

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, local ordinances, and city rules and regulations.

• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.

• Skill in employee management and supervision.

• Skill in problem solving.

• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• Skill in dealing with the public.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The City Administrator assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include South Dakota codified laws, city ordinances, governmental accounting standards, and governmental auditing standards. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied management, supervisory, and accounting duties. Strict regulations, strict deadlines, and the need for accuracy contribute to the complexity of the position.

• The purpose of this position is to direct the city’s financial operations. Successful performance results in the responsible management of public funds and the accurate reporting of financial data.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with financial advisors; bankers; auditors; representatives of state agencies; utility customers; other city employees; representatives of the South Dakota Municipal League, the South Dakota Board of Accountancy, and the South Dakota Department of Revenue; the County Auditor; and the general public.

• Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate persons, negotiate matters, resolve problems, and justify or settle matters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.

• The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over Deputy Finance Officer (1), Accountant (1), Utility Billing Technician (1), Accounting Assistant (1), and Administrative Clerk (1).